Slough Sedge

Carex obnupta

Large, bushy sedge with evergreen leaves. Blooms in early summer. Spreads by rhizomes.

Habitats	Riparian Forests Shrub Swamp Shallow Marsh Wet Prairie
Mature Height	2-5 ft.
Shade Preference
Soil Tolerance	moist soils to standing water
Special Uses	Erosion control. Streambank stabilization. Food and cover for wildlife.